Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Oxalidales
Species:
macrophylla
ID:
506528

Status:
valid

Authors:
Blume

Source:
ksu

Year:
1851

Citation Micro:
Mus. Bot. 1: 242 (1851)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000505860



Common Names

  • Sarcotheca macrophylla
  • Large-Leaved Sarcotheca
  • Large-Leaved Leatherwood


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Synonyms

  • Roucheria macrophylla Miq. [unknown]

Description

Sarcotheca macrophylla (also called Large-Leaf Sarcotheca, among many other common names) is a perennial evergreen shrub native to the Himalayas. It has glossy, dark green leaves and clusters of small, white flowers in the spring. It grows in rocky, shady areas and is tolerant of drought.

Uses & Benefits

Sarcotheca macrophylla is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. It is also used as a medicinal plant for treating various ailments such as fever, colds, and headaches.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Sarcotheca macrophylla is a small, yellow flower with five petals. Its seeds are small, black and round. The seedlings are thin, with long, narrow leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Sarcotheca macrophylla is a hardy, evergreen perennial that can be grown in full sun to partial shade. It is drought tolerant and can tolerate temperatures as low as -10°C (14°F). Propagation is by division of the rhizomes or by seed. Seeds should be sown in spring in a well-drained soil and kept moist until germination.

Where to Find Sarcotheca macrophylla

Sarcotheca macrophylla is native to the Himalayas, China, and Japan.

Sarcotheca macrophylla FAQ

What is the scientific name of Sarcotheca macrophylla?

Sarcotheca macrophylla

What is the common name of Sarcotheca macrophylla?

Large-leaved Sarcotheca

What is the natural habitat of Sarcotheca macrophylla?

It is native to moist forests and thickets in tropical Asia

Species in the Oxalidaceae family

Averrhoa dolichocarpa, Averrhoa leucopetala, Averrhoa bilimbi, Averrhoa carambola, Averrhoa microphylla, Biophytum abyssinicum, Biophytum adiantoides, Biophytum aeschynomenifolia, Biophytum albizzioides, Biophytum amazonicum, Biophytum antioquiense, Biophytum bolivianum, Biophytum boussingaultii, Biophytum calophyllum, Biophytum cardonaei, Biophytum castum, Biophytum chocoense, Biophytum columbianum, Biophytum commersonii, Biophytum congestiflorum, Biophytum cowanii, Biophytum crassipes, Biophytum dendroides, Biophytum dormiens, Biophytum falcifolium, Biophytum forsythii, Biophytum foxii, Biophytum fruticosum, Biophytum globuliflorum, Biophytum gracile, Biophytum heinrichsae, Biophytum helenae, Biophytum hermannii, Biophytum hildebrandtii, Biophytum huilense, Biophytum insigne, Biophytum intermedium, Biophytum jessenii, Biophytum juninense, Biophytum kassneri, Biophytum kayae, Biophytum lindsaeifolium, Biophytum longibracteatum, Biophytum longipedunculatum, Biophytum lourteigiae, Biophytum luetzelburgii, Biophytum macropodum, Biophytum macrorrhizum, Biophytum madurense, Biophytum mapirense,